Alabama Officials Promise to Speed Up Coronavirus Vaccinations
The outlook on COVID-19 in Alabama has not gotten any better since last summer, it has worsened. At one point last week, 1561 of Alabama's 1600 ICU beds was occupied, leaving…
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MPS Announces Death of Park Crossing High School Coach DeCarlos Perkins
Montgomery Public Schools has announced the death of yet another coach within the school system. Park Crossing High School coach DeCarlos Perkins has died. We're experiencing quite a bit of sorrow right now, and we're sending our thoughts, love, and…
Frazer UMC Invites Women to "Come Thirsty" Conference
If you'd like to start the new year in a healthier place, Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery is inviting all women to their conference next weekend. The conference is called "Come Thirsty" and organizers say its about renewing your…
Montgomery Police Charge Man with Shooting at Hyundai Dealership
Montgomery police have charged a man in a shooting. Dewontis Groomster, 22, is charged with the shooting. On Monday, January 18, Police responded to a…
Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, right, in the State…
Dry Cleaning Business 'Drying Up' Due More People Working from Home
The coronavirus pandemic has affected many industries. Dry cleaners have been hit particularly hard. Americans working from home in casual wear no longer need to dry clean…
Tallapoosa County Man with Impaired Judgement Condition Missing
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Thomas Wayne Ingram. Ingram, 69, is a white male. He was last seen on Tuesday, January 19 walking on…
Medical Breakthroughs: Ivermectin and COVID-19+Women,Men and Heart Attacks+Marijuana's Effect on Mood Disorders
A new study finds people who take the drug ivermectin immediately following a mild coronavirus diagnosis have a smaller viral load and shorter duration of symptoms. Spanish researchers say the FDA-approved drug…
Governor Ivey Extends Statewide Mandatory Mask Order to March 5
On Thursday, January 21, Governor Kay Ivey announced she will extend the mandatory mask order. The mask order will be extended until March 5. Health officials urged Governor Ivey to extend the mask order…
Man Wanted for Montgomery Murder Arrested in Escambia County
The U.S. Marshal's Task Force have arrested a man wanted for Murder in Montgomery. Pierre Woods, 27, is now in police custody. Woods faces Murder charges for the death of 27-year-old Joshua…
2 Children Taken from NY Foster Home Found in Alabama
GREECE, N.Y. (AP) — Two young children forcibly taken from their western New York foster home were found Wednesday after authorities tracked a rental car to Alabama and found them on the floor of the backseat, police said. Police Chief…
Health Officials Urge Ivey to Extend Alabama's Mask Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr.…
Union Springs Man Facing Multiple Drug Charges Following Attempting to State Troopers
A pursuit ending in Macon County has led to the arrest of a Union Springs man. On Wednesday, January 20 at approximately 7:24 a.m., Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop…
Students, Faculty & Staff Back on Campus at Judson College
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Judson College in Marion is open for business this semester -- after alarms were raised last semester -- that the school was in danger of closing. Students, faculty and…
Health Officials Urging Governor Ivey to Extend Mandatory Mask Order
Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr. Don Williamson heads the…
Local Political Analyst Reacts to Inauguration Day
Despite the controversy and misinformation surrounding Novembers election, Inauguration Day is here, and Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Biden enters his term facing many challenges such…
Prattville PD: Suspect Demanded Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, and Xanax During CVS Robbery
The Prattville Police Department is investigating a robbery at the CVS Pharmacy located on Cobbs Ford Road. Police say an unidentified suspect entered the business and produced a written note pharmacy employee and demanded narcotics. The narcotics included Oxycontin, Hydrocodone,…
See What Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth Said Regarding the Inauguration of Joe Biden
Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth on Wednesday released the following statement regarding the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. https://twitter.com/willainsworthAL/status/1351937319406882817?s=20 His statement reads: “As we mark the orderly transfer of power that serves as the…
MPS Announces the Deaths of Two Coaches with the School System
The Montgomery Public Schools system announced the deaths of two coaches. Robert E. Lee High School assistant football coach Dwayne Berry and Capital Heights Middle School P.E. teacher Luscious were the two…
Alabama's Congressional Delegation Reacts to Biden Inauguration
President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP…
What the Tech? Why You Need to Uninstall Adobe Flash Player Now
You may want to check your desktop computer soon for a software program that is not only no longer needed but might be dangerous. Adobe Flash Player has been around since…
Vote for Your Favorite Video in the "Mask Up Alabama" Video Contest
You have the chance to vote in the "Mask Up Alabama" video contest. State medical groups are sponsoring the contest to show people why it’s important to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judges from the Alabama Hospital Association,…
One Person Dead in Crash Involving Macon County Deputy
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a fatal crash involving a Macon County Deputy. ALEA State Troopers say the wreck happened Tuesday, January 20, around 5:30 PM. The crash between…
Joe Biden Becomes 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday,…
Seven Candidates Qualify for Special Election for Montgomery City Council
Seven candidates have qualified for the special election for the District 3 seat on Montgomery City Council. The seat became vacant with the death of Councilman Tracy Larkin on January 5. Here's the list of people who qualified for the…
